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Soul Food Satisfaction Part 2

December 20, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

The temptations in your life can easily lead you astray. The enemy constantly tries to exploit your weaknesses and draw you away from God. But how can you tell if you're on the wrong track? Today, Pastor Bill emphasizes why you should be faithful. Even when Satan tries to bring temptations into your life, you must remain firm in your faith and ask God's help in resisting all evil desires. Even when your spiritual leaders discipline you, you can choose to comply and listen to them. That's how you remain faithful to God!

Soul Food Satisfaction Part 1

December 19, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Sometimes we rely so heavily on lying that it becomes a way of life. You may believe that cheating about something or someone will allow you to live a more peaceful life. But how often does it work out for you? Today, Pastor Bill explains the repercussions of lying. When you make deception a habit, a domino effect occurs, ultimately ruining your life because people stop trusting you entirely. Instead, you can choose to stand for truth and make it your habit, which will eventually make you a righteous man in God's sight!

Faithful Friends of Jesus Part 3

December 18, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

You may encounter obstacles throughout your life. It may physically or emotionally drain you from within, making your life more difficult than it needs to be. You may seek assistance from pointless worldly resources. But do you know somebody who can actually help you? In today's message, Pastor Bill shares how you can start relying on God at all times. Rather than feeling helpless, you can seek his guidance. Being anxious will provide no results, but trusting in your Creator will always bring you serenity!

Faithful Friends of Jesus Part 2

December 17, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

The way we speak can sometimes reveal a lot about ourselves and our personalities. People often behave rudely toward others in order to appear cool in front of their friends or coworkers. You may believe that lying and being disrespectful to others will make your life simpler. In today's message, Pastor Bill outlines how you can encourage people. Instead of being impolite, you can choose to share peace and support through your words and actions. You can be a role model for Jesus in the lives of people.

Faithful Friends of Jesus Part 1

December 16, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

The wrong companion can ruin your life. Your pals can often have a negative impact on you. They may push their addictions on you or instill a negative outlook in your heart about others. What should you do? In today's message, Pastor Bill discusses why having faith-filled friends is so important. They can always help you stay close to God and encourage you whenever you are feeling low. Even if you're alone and have no friends, your church group can be a source of support during difficult times!

Don’t Be Stupid Part 2

December 13, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

We often harbor this greedy thinking in our heads even when we are assisting someone. We typically consider how we might profit from helping someone in need. It could be receiving the glory or any other means. But is this the correct mindset? Today, Pastor Bill explains how you can start giving selflessly. God sees your heart. Instead of assisting people for personal benefit, choose to do so with a spirit of kindness and mercy. When you do that, you can count on God to do the same for you in times of need!

Don’t Be Stupid Part 1

December 12, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

You may often have the concept of honoring your parents by working and doing things that will make them proud of you. But how frequently do you make an attempt to be right with God? You may have flaws or addictions to deal with. But have you ever tried giving everything up for Jesus? In today's message, Pastor Bill encourages you to take a step forward for Christ. He did the impossible to save you by sacrificing Himself on the cross. But are you willing to make an effort to develop a relationship with Jesus?

The Gracious Woman - The Merciful Man Part 3

December 11, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Sometimes we adopt the selfish habit of only getting from people and without giving anything in return. Even when you ask God for something you've always wanted, how often do you try to do anything in return for Him? In today's message, Pastor Bill discusses how to cultivate a serving mentality. When you contribute gladly and with the right attitude, God sees everything and rewards you accordingly. Even you can choose to repay God for His gifts by serving Him in the way that He desires!

The Gracious Woman - The Merciful Man Part 2

December 10, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Oftentimes someone may want to share something personal with you. But when speaking with that person, you may have a different perspective, which you may even share with others. But do you understand what Jesus wants you to accomplish? Today, Pastor Bill discusses the importance of discipleship groups. Anyone can encounter a low point in life, but as a follower of Christ, you can approach that person with empathy, listen to them, and feel their pain. Finally, you can encourage and pray for them!

The Gracious Woman - The Merciful Man Part 1

December 9, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

In everyday life, we can be unmerciful at times. It could be while interacting with coworkers at work or simply behaving cruelly to someone for no apparent reason. It can be a difficult line to walk. But do you comprehend how to apply compassion in your life? In today's message, Pastor Bill explores the wellspring of kindness. God showed you mercy by sending Jesus to die for your sins on your behalf. You can accept God's kindness in your life and start to implement it by showing mercy to those around you!

Do Not Disturb! Part 3

December 6, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Think about your coworkers or employees. It’s fascinating to see different approaches to work. Some people think linear, while others bounce from task to task. Some like to check off their to-dos and clock out. Others like to spend extra time getting ahead. Today, Pastor Bill teaches that some people like to be a “checklist Christian,” thinking keeping the Bible will earn them a spot in Heaven. However, you’ll learn that it’s not your actions that make you righteous, but Jesus who makes you righteous.

Do Not Disturb! Part 2

December 5, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Isn’t Jesus so good? Isn’t the love of the Father so captivating? How can you enter the presence of God and want to leave? When you encounter the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, something inside of you awakens that you never knew was there. In today’s message, Pastor Bill talks about this awakening, and how you can’t help but want to chase after Jesus with each breath you take. You gain a desire to read your Bible, even if you’re not a reader. You begin to pray. You become a new creation.

Do Not Disturb! Part 1

December 4, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Deep down, we all know that we ought to be nice, patient, and uplifting. However, when the 5:00 pm traffic hits… it gets a little harder. When that certain coworker won’t quit pestering you… it’s not so easy. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that slander and strife are rooted in hatred. You may not realize it, but when you gossip about someone, there’s something a little darker inside of you than you realize. Hatred has no place within you, so rid yourself of it, and instead, love those around you.

If I Were A Rich Man Part 3

December 3, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

The 23rd Psalm says, “Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Did you catch that? A staff and a rod. In today’s message, Pastor Bill points out that David recognized that God has both an instrument of guidance and an instrument of correction. God is a Good Shepherd who will lead you to green pastures. However, sometimes God will need to correct your path when you veer too close to the cliff’s edge. When you stray too far from the path, expect a nudge from the Shepherd’s rod to get you back on track.

If I Were A Rich Man Part 2

December 2, 2024 • Pastor Bill Gehm

Have you ever met an individual who feels the need to criticize the tiniest things? Now, surely this isn’t what you’d be thinking but imagine a beautiful and perfectly performed choir concert. Everything about it went right… but the glow of the exit signs kind of ruined the mood of the event. In today’s message, Pastor Bill teaches that strife and pettiness can be a toxin. Stemming from hatred, they can hurt others and ruin relationships. Instead, focus on demonstrating the love of God to those around you.